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Coffee in hand, Islip? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Islip's new data center freeze could shape future development
  • Police seek tips after DWI crash sends two to hospitals

Also on today's calendar: Major Office Furniture & Soft Seating Warehouse Liquidation Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of sun; more humid, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
  • Monday: Humid; downpours in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Town Passes Data Center Moratorium (lilifepolitics.com) — Islip Town has enacted a sweeping moratorium on all data centers through February 28, 2028, giving officials time to define and regulate AI-focused facilities in the town code. With no current data centers proposed, leaders say they want to prevent large-scale projects while still protecting smaller tech-reliant businesses as they study potential impacts on Long Island communities.
   

• Medford Man Charged With DWI After Crash With Parked Vehicle Hurts 2, 1 Seriously, In Middle Island: Police (patch.com) — A DWI crash in Middle Island left one man seriously hurt and another person with non-life-threatening injuries, and the 21-year-old driver is now facing charges. He was set to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip, and detectives are asking anyone with information about the late-night collision on Wilson Drive to contact Suffolk police.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone in east islip area have a good security camera person.
    I contacted a company and they want 450 for one camera to replace. System is already there wires etc. dvr. The whole system was only 1200. Thanks (Nextdoor Bayview - Suffolk)
  • Adults & Children with Learning Disabilities posted a job opening for Special Education Pre-School Teacher in Bay Shore. Apply here.
  • FlexStaff Careers posted a job opening for Ward Clerk (Nursing) in Bay Shore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Islip here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Islip

  • Why this CFO left private equity to buy a 30-year-old Italian market (cfo.com)
  • San Francisco Symphony to Welcome Three New Musicians Next Season (broadwayworld.com)

Central Islip

  • Bellport man accused of neglecting, abusing 10-year-old dog (news12.com)
  • LIMEHOF Film Festival Expands to 43 Movies (southshorepress.com)
  • Medford man charged with DWI after crashing into Sunrise Highway construction zone, causing fuel spill (newsday.com)

Sayville

  • Bayport-Blue Point Students Get Ready For New Schools With Orientations (patch.com)

Ok Islip! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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